title: Ethical and legal issues in the care of substance-using women.
abstract: Substance use occurs among women of all demographic groups. Current legal issues provide the foundation for an ethical analysis of the goals, values, and professional obligations of nurses caring for substance-using women. Adequate knowledge, well developed interpersonal skills, and insight into personal attitudes are essential for ethical and effective professional care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Epidemiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824-1317, USA.
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Tiedje
mesh_terms: D026686:Beneficence; D003219:Confidentiality; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D035082:Federal Government; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007603:Jurisprudence; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D037841:Pregnant People; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D014481:United States; D016387:Women's Health